[Recalled] Power Inflator — The power inflator is the black mouthpiece with the two brass buttons at the en… | CPSC 2010-06-30
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Power Inflator |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 10286 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 30 June 2010 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The power inflator is the black mouthpiece with the two brass buttons at the end of the corrugated hose. The recall involves all models of the Apeks WTX power inflators. Some of the recalled components were included on complete air cells. Those model numbers are: 388032, 388060, 388080, 388145, 388260, and 42775. The model number of the air cell can be found on the tag sewn on the center of the air cell or bladder. Hazards: The oral inflator button is not properly bonded to the oral stem and can fall off during use, posing a leak of the buoyancy compensator contents. This poses a drowning hazard.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
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